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Ascent Battery Supply, LLC
925 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, Wisconsin 53029
Material Safety Data Sheet Alkaline (Manganese Dioxide)
The information and recommendations below are believed to be accurate at the date of preparation. Ascent Battery Supply
makes no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information and we
assume no liability resulting from its use. This MSDS provides guidelines for safe use and handling of the product. It does
not and cannot advise all possible situations. Your specific use of this product should be evaluated to determine if additional
precautions must be taken.
Distributed By:
Ascent Battery Supply, LLC
Emergency
Number
INFOTRAC [phone]
Address:
925 Walnut Ridge Drive
Hartland, Wisconsin 53029
Overseas
Emergency
Number
INFOTRAC [phone] (Collect)
Revision Date:
10/07
SECTION 1 – IDENTITY
Product Name
Manganese Dioxide Battery
Common
Synonyms
Alkaline
DOT Description
Dry Battery
Chemical Name
Manganese Dioxide; Primary
Battery
SECTION 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name
CAS No.
Percentage %
Manganese Dioxide
1313-13-9
50
Zinc
7440-66-6
18
Graphite
7782-42-5
3
Potassium Hydroxide
1310-58-3
15
Stainless Steel
N/A
12
Plastic
N/A
2
SECTION 3 – PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point
NA
Melting Point
NA
Vapor Pressure
NA
Vapor Density
NA
Specific Gravity
NA
Percent Volatile By Volume
NA
Solubility in Water
NA
Reactivity in Water
NA
Appearance and Odor
Geometric, solid object
Evaporation Rate
NA
Flash Point
NA
Flammable Limits in Air %
by Volume
NA
Extinguisher Media
Use Water, foam or dry
powder
Auto-Ignition Temperature
NA
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of hazardous decomposition
products.
Unusual Fire and
Explosion Hazards
Cells may rupture when exposed to excessive heat. This could result in the release of
flammable or corrosive materials.